About CPR

Combe Pearson Reynolds is a progressive firm of structural and civil engineers, specialising in the design of building structures. We tailor design and document packages to suit the needs, budget and demands of our clients.

Through strong relationships CPR has managed an expanding workload over the last 5 years covering a diverse range of projects in the building industry.

We relish the opportunity to create subtle yet effective building structures which compliment the architectural statement.

Projects

To view samples of our recent work, please select from the list of building types to the right.

History

David Combe & Associates (DCA) commenced providing consulting civil and structural engineering services to the SA community in 1985. The quality and reliability of the practice was underpinned by previous Defence, project management and technical skills through a variety of Australian and overseas projects.

Over the next 20 years DCA expanded its fulltime staff and developed experience in most fields of civil and structural engineering to the point where it served a broad client base consisting of Architects, Project Managers, Builders, Property Developers and Owners.

Combe Pearson Reynolds was raised in March 2005 with Partners Neil Pearson and David Reynolds joining the firm to form a new structural and civil consulting firm. They each brought experiences and abilities from 20 years of building design and construction methods in the South Australian regional areas.

Philosophy

Our principle philosophy is 'to provide Economic Solutions for the Construction Industry through sound civil and structural engineering design'.

At CPR we acknowledge that each project and building design requires a specific approach and engineers and drafters allocated to the project are tailored to suit the design specifics. In this manner the building architectural design and structural requirements are met in a well arranged and timely manner.

CPR is conscious that building construction methods along with the economical use of materials allow for project budgets to be achieved.

Aged Care

Aged care projects included are over single or two storey construction.

Other Projects:

• Anglicare - Dutton Court, Elizabeth East
• Helping Hand - Northgate
• Helping Hand Aged Care - Port Road and Clare in 2004
• Helping Hand at Mawson Lakes - Stage 1 in 2002 and Stage 2 in 2009

Commercial

CPR's commercial projects include offices, on both greenfields sites and refurbishment/additions.

Education & Health

CPR's involvement in the Education was strong before the BER projects initiative commenced. This section also includes Health projects.

Other Projects:

• Ashford Hospital - Ashford Operating Suites, Anzac Highway
• Westminster School - Projects included David Jarmen Room, Cross-link building upgrade & the Forder Centre

Hospitality

Hospitality projects tend to be driven to tight deadlines and most include refurbishment work in old buildings.

Other Projects:

Alterations and Additions to various Hotels and hospitality venues throughout Adelaide and regional South Australia include...

• Conference centre at McCracken
• Taminga Hotel at Clare
• Blanchetown Hotel, Blanchetown
• Port Admiral Hotel, Port Adelaide
• Bentley Hotel, Clare
• Balhannah Hotel, Balhannah
• Marryatville Hotel, Marryatville
• Hotel Crown, Victor Harbor
• Crown & Anchor Hotel, Adelaide

Industrial

The structural and civil works can be a large proportion of final cost on industrial projects. Solutions need to be practical for the transport and freight loading facilities to the site and building.

Other Projects:

• Transport Yard - Berrimah NT, Royal Park SA and Perth WA
• Storage Facilities for Gilbert Transport at Cavan SA
• Le Cornu Furniture storage centre at Mile End
• Home Ice Cream depot at Pooraka for Home Ice Cream

Residential

Structural design for residential projects featuring architectural flair and clever design has been part of CPR's core business for decades. Specific details and interface between timber and structural steel, clever use of bracing and portal frame design to maximise glazing zones and clear spans.

Other Projects:

• Apartment Complex - The Gallery - Victor Harbor
• Residence at 52 Strangways Terrace, North Adelaide
• 17 Townhouses over three storeys - McLaren Parade, Port Adelaide design only.
• 20 Townhouses over 2 storeys in Stage 1 and 15 Townhouses in Stage 2 - Kingscote, Kangaroo Island.
• Lots 6 & 7 Tyne Place, Unley - Stage 4 Apartments (three storeys) with All Exclusive Homes

Retail

CPR's experience in the retail sector is wide reaching - from detailed integrated fit-out works for Foodland stores to huge hardware store outlets. We love retail.

Other Projects:

• Retail and Auto Services Tenancy at Mt Barker Road, Stirling.
• Bunnings store - Munno Para Shopping City
• Dan Murphys and Café Primo - Munno Para Shopping City
• Woolworths - Mt Barker

Capabilities

Combe Pearson Reynolds provide quality technical civil and structural engineering services including the following:

• Soil testing and geotechnical reporting for a range of project sizes.
• Thorough concept design - to help shape the project budget and structural concept
• Development of the design through to tender documentation whilst updating concepts to fit with the budget or architectural request
• Detailed analysis of structural frames and systems producing well modelled technical solutions in steel, concrete timber and other structural materials
• Inspections and advice during construction drawing on decades of experience
• Inspection and reporting on existing commercial buildings for structural adequacy for building upgrades
• Stormwater design solutions to aid the planning process and maximise water reuse opportunities.

Contact CPR

Combe Pearson Reynolds

Street Address:
174 Fullarton Road
Dulwich SA 5065

Postal Address:
PO Box 2832
Kent Town SA 5071

Tel: (08) 8332 1344
Fax: (08) 8332 1044

Email Us:

General Enquiries:
admin@cprengineers.com.au

Account Enquiries:
accounts@cprengineers.com.au

Project Enquiries:
plans@cprengineers.com.au

Technical

All three Directors of CPR are "hands on" in the design and delivery of projects, many of which include the following:

• Foundation design and detailing including soil sampling and logging, footing design, utilising strip footings, raft footings and grillage raft footing
• Portal framed building, steel braced structures, space frames and long span structures in the fields of warehousing, transport facilities and retail complexes.
• Designs for domestic residential use and including Hebel construction, mud brick, rammed earth and other novel and innovative construction methods.
• Load bearing and non-load bearing pre-cast concrete and tilt panel design.
• Options for suspended floor structures - precast or in-situ concrete.
• Stormwater disposal systems including detention requirements and interface with rainwater re-use schemes
• Water Sensitive Urban Design principles are investigated on a case by case basis promoting sustainable design measures where possible

Our Strengths

• Light industrial and commercial projects to produce economic solutions covering large spans
• Precast concrete design and relevant fixing details
• Medium rise office or apartment accommodation
• Retail projects - new build and refurbishment projects and staged to allow the business continual trading
• Paying due attention to detail of large scale residences
• Retirement village projects
• Land divisions and civil engineering infrastructure

Services

CPR prides itself on providing an efficient and cost effective design with well researched and experienced solutions that are in sympathy to the building architecture.

Our documentation is well coordinated and produced with a high level of attention to detail.

We employ professional degree qualified engineers and experienced CAD drafters so that we may:

• provide our clients with quality design services
• present professional services through high standards of drafting
• Pay attention to details and fixing methods
• Produce thorough documents for ease of use during construction in order to limit 'surprises' and potential variations

Sectors

In conjunction with Architects, Project Managers, Builders, Property Developers and Owners, we serve the following sectors within the building industry:

• Aged Care
• Commercial buildings and offices
• Educational and health buildings
• Hospitality
• Industrial buildings
• Heritage structures
• Residential including multiple storey buildings
• Retail developments including bulky goods
• Telecommunications structures on existing buildings and greenfield sites

Recent News

CPR supported the great cause of Jeuvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in April with 2 teams entering the Spin For Cure fundraiser. There were tired legs, shaved legs and an enormous fundraising effort of over $3,600 for a great cause. Photos do exist - we warn that some views may be disturbing!

Recent Wins

We welcome some sporting and community based projects to our future workload:

• Aldinga Recreation Centre for Onkas
• Angle Vale Sports Facility for City of Playford
• Thebarton Precinct Community Facility for City of West Torrens
• All Hallows Aged Care Development for Anglicare

Fabulous!